2008 Nissan Titan XE King Cab 2WD
All photo credits
- Photo: 2012 Nissan Titan SV Crew Cab in Brilliant Silver Metallic, front left, 2024-06-19 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Nissan Titan SV 4X4, Front Left, 03-09-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Nissan Titan 5.6 V8 (52000368213) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Titan Crew Cab Pro-4X Flex Fuel rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Titan Crew Cab Pro-4X Flex Fuel interior by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Nissan Titan XE King Cab 2WD is a 317-hp 5.6-liter V8 pickup truck with a 5-speed automatic. It is rated at 14 mpg combined.
It makes 317 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 385 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
The Titan measures 224.6 inches long on a 139.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.6L DOHC V8 (VK56DE, all-aluminum block, cast-iron liners, 'Endurance V8') |
| Displacement | 5.6 L |
| Horsepower | 317 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 385 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 2WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with Tow/Haul mode |
| Final Drive | 2.94 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | All-steel double wishbone independent |
| Rear Suspension | Overslung leaf spring (dual rate), frame-mounted shackles |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in steel |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in steel |
| Tires Front | 265/70R18 |
| Tires Rear | 265/70R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 224.6 in |
| Width | 79.5 in |
| Height | 76.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 139.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.8 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2008 Nissan Titan XE King Cab 2WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.2 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2008 Nissan Titan 4-DR.: overall not rated
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan TITAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 10, 2023 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
NHTSA campaign 23V067000
May 20, 2010 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 10E019000
Mar 3, 2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 10V074000
Mar 2, 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
Consequence: THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 10V072000
Apr 24, 2008 · SEATS
NISSAN IS RECALLING 1,126 MY 2008 QUEST, TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION.
Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE MANUAL SEAT PAWL NOT FULLY ENGAGING INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS AND REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 08V187000
Jan 25, 2008 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NISSAN IS RECALLING 5,523 MY 2008 TITAN, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.' THE TIRE PLACARD LISTS AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT OVERLOADING.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL MAIL A CORRECT TIRE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 08V045000
133 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan TITAN
Owner Complaints
133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan TITAN (7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 29 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Suspension | 13 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 NISSAN TITAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.